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Geothermal

Geothermal or earth energy systems and ground-source heat pumps have been generating plenty of buzz in Manitoba in recent years for their…+

On this page, we will briefly introduce the following “green building” construction standards and programs available and show you where to…+

Green roofs, or rooftop gardens, refer to incorporating plants into a building’s roofing system. There are two basic types of…+

Good air ventilation is not so much a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions itself as it is an important…+

This construction method uses bales of straw for walls or wall insulation, which are usually covered in stucco. In an…+

Doors are generally not the energy guzzlers that windows are, simply because there are far fewer of them in a house….+

Statistically, windows are to blame for roughly 13% of air leakage in a house. (1) Any uncontrolled air movement in…+

Controlling air leakage is one of the cheapest – and most important – ways to make sure your home is…+

Thermal mass refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and later release radiant heat. Brick, slate, concrete, porcelain, stone…+

In this section, we offer solutions on making your home more energy efficient in these areas: Air sealing Cooling Doors…+